Fussy and Fancy Challenge #158

Hello again,

I'm back...this time to let you know about the new challenge starting today at

Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge #158

where our very talented team mate Judy has come up with a wonderful game of BINGO.

I must say...I had such fun doing this one and even managed to do a Full House

This is a first for me but honestly the choices are so easy it came together

quickly so thank you Judy for a great challenge.

We are sponsored by the amazing 

Live and Love Crafts

I chose to create an Easter card using an image cut from a piece of Pion paper.

Frame made using MS Embroidered Floral punch around the page

Sentiment is a Rubbernecker Stamp, punched using a StampinUp punch

then sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer mist Dazzling Diamonds. 

I'd forgotten how much I love this stuff.  Sprayed a little on the background paper as well.

A pair of SB Oval frames, embossed and sponged with TH Tattered Rose distressed ink
Square is cut using SB Victorian Medallion Three

Ribbon, lace and pearls from my stash

Also added a pair of pearls to the top corner of the cutout

My choice was to add some twine.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Girls Challenge #15

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #60

Frilly and Funky

Thanks for being here today. Hope you get a chance to play along with us..OH

and if you manage a Full House on your creation Judy has a special prize for you.

Check out the blog here.

hugs,

Ice Skating Santa...

Hi everyone, Happy Friday.

Today starts a new challenge at

Winter Wonderland

where the theme selected by our team mate Moni is

 "Must Have A Sentiment"

This week we are fortunate enough to be sponsored by  

 

The Paper Shelter  

who are offering to the lucky winner a $15 Gift Certificate to spend in their store.

Since I am fortunate enough to be on the DT for this wonderful company

I chose an image from my collection called Ice Skating Santa  available here.

Coloured with Copics.

 Sentiment from an old Clear Design stamp set 

and embossed with Tsukinek Silver embossing powder

DP LOTV Frosty Christmas Paper Pad

Pulled out almost all my tree dies for this one

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Christmas Card Challenges #12 

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge #66 

 Thank you for stopping by today.

I do hope you get a chance to play along with us this week.

I'll be back in a few with my post for Fussy and Fancy.

hugs,

Christmas #293

Hi everyone,

I hope you're having a good week. As I schedule this post we are expecting a severe winter storm tomorrow. Just when the grape hyacinth were poking their heads up in the garden

...mother nature is so being tricked this year with all the warm weather we've had. 

Today starts a new challenge at Fab'n'Funky and this being the last Wednesday of the month, 

the theme is Christmas, hosted by our lovely Ginny.

Our sponsor this week is the fabulous Bugaboo Stamps, who generously supplied

us with our choice of digi for the challenge.

I chose to colour Christmas Trio blocks, available here.

Not sure what this design is called...perhaps a Z-fold.  I cut a 12 x 12 inch piece of cardstock

into 5 x 12, scored at 4, and 8 in.  Paper and ribbon is from my stash.  Colored with Copics

Christmas Tag from LOTV

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Christmas Card Challenge #12

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge #66

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you get a chance to play along with us this week.

hugs,

A little travelin...

Hi everyone,

I hope you had a good weekend.
It was a fun one for me as I celebrated a BIG birthday and because of it everyone
seemed to think it was time to "spoil" me...and they did it in style.
I am so grateful to my wonderful family and friends.

Now, it's time for a new challenge at

The Paper Shelter Challenge #236

Our theme this time is "Make it Digital" and I've coloured with copics

 a darling image from the shop called Where're We Goin.? available here.

I went very CAS this time and am so happy with the outcome.

A few details:

I used a StampinUp Stamp to create the background in Real Red, Almost Navy and Tempting Turquoise.

Sentiment created in Word and image coloured with Copics, fussy cut and attached with pop dots.

As always there is a wonderful prize for the winner, especially if you use a TPS image.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Craft your Passion Challenge #299

OLLCB Challenge #198 - CAS

Our Crafty Corner Challenge #6

Thanks for stopping by today,

hugs,

Have a Heart at Winter Wonderland

Hi everyone,

Today starts a new challenge at Winter Wonderland where the theme chosen

by our team mate Carol is "Have A Heart"

For the month of February only, you don't need to make a Christmas card

if you don't want to.

One of our sponsors this week is Little Claire who generously supplied us with our

choice of digi this week.

 We are also fortunate to have the amazing Crafters Companion
with us this week as well.

I've used Swirly Whirlie Cats available here.

Coloured with Copics
Martha Stewart punch used for the hearts
Sentiment is a Just-Rite Stamp
Ribbon from my stash

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Aud Sentiments Challenge #148 - Use a Love Sentiment
CCEE Stampers - Heart Animals
Crafty Ribbons Challenge #143 - Animals

Thanks for stopping by today.  Check the blog to see the lovely
inspiration from my team mates...you won't be disappointed.
hugs,

The Space Race is on Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,

Wednesday is here and that means a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #291

Our host this week is the fabulous Wends who has chosen the theme

 "The Space Race"

I think the release of the new Star Wars movie 

had a bit to do with her selection and what a fun one it is.

Our wonderful sponsor this week is

Sassy Studio Designs

I chose to colour with copics "Yoda Honey" from Sassy Studio Designs

I must say...I loved making this card.  It was for my SIL's birthday and was it a hit!

The family had binge-watched the whole Star Wars series

before heading to see the new release and "Yoda"was fresh on their minds.

Not mine so much mind you...I had to use Google to remember he was

in kind of a bog and from there chose my papers and die cuts.

The inside of the card read "look as good, you will not"

Details:

I started by tearing some kraft paper, then some adhesive backed cork  and

finally a scrap of  embossed old gold paper. 

 Added TH vintage photo to the edges.

Trees and Branches are MB Dies

Cheesecloth is used to resemble his tufts of white hair

DP and twine from my stash

Yellow Stickles added to his light saber?

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Clear It Out Challenge - Use Twine

Crafting from the Heart #98

Craft Your Passions #298

Thanks for stopping by today.

hugs,

A special card....

Hi everyone,

Today I'd like to share with you a card I created for a very special lady and her family

in honour of Chinese New Year 2016 - the Year of The Monkey

Details:

Mirror card cut using Spellbinders Victorian Medallion Three die

Pop dots used for dimension

Gold rhinestone strip from Michaels

Bow from my stash

 I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge - Y for You Choose

Glitter N Sparkle Challenge #174

Thanks for stopping by today.

Gong Xi Fa Chai

All You Need is Love...

Hi everyone,

Happy Monday ...I hope you had a fabulous weekend.

I'm popping by today to show my card for 

The Cutie Pie Challenge #96 

which starts today with the theme of "All you need is Love"

I've coloured with copics an image from one of our sponsors

Paper Nest Dolls and she is called "Love Strung"

We are fortunate enough to have the wonderful 

Di's Digi Downloads

as a sponsor this week as well.

Details

Hearts  cut from a QuicKutz die

Tags: Die-Namics

Sentiment created in Word

Heart brads from my stash

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge #162 - Love is in the Air

Crafting When We Can #112   - Add hearts

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #27 

IDIC Challenge #302 

Thanks for stopping by.  If you get a chance, pop by the challenge blog and see

the wonderful creations made by my team mates.

hugs,

 

 

Fancy at TPS Challenge #234

Hi everyone,

Hope all is well with you and yours. 

I'm so excited today as I just found out my twin Sister is coming to visit this spring. 

I haven't seen her for over a year and a half and miss her so much....

and now I can't wait for spring.

Today starts a new challenge at The Paper Shelter and the theme is Fancy.  

We would like to see lots of detail on your creations.

I've used a sweet image called "Melody" available here.

For some reason I gravitate to red, black and white in February......

could it be because of Valentines?

Details:

Shape is a Go-Kreate die

Sentiment is LOTV Everyday Grunge messages

MB Musciality Collage die

La-La Land heart treble clef

Button from my stash

Coloured with Copics:

Face: E11, E21, E000, R20, R11

Red: R46, R24, R22, R20

Grey: W9, W7, W5

Red dots coloured with Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink

Wink of Stella Gold on the guitar as well as Glossy Accents

As always there is a wonderful prize for the winner this week, 

especially if you use a TPS image on your creation.

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Cardmakers Challenge #156

House of Cards: February

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #8

Pile it On Challenge #100

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope to see you in the challenge.

hugs,

Monochrome at Fussy & Fancy Friday

Hi everyone,

I'm back again as promised, this time with my entry for

Fussy & Fancy Friday Challenge #156

( See blog entry below for Winter Wonderland )

Our lovely host for the next two weeks is the very talented Nikki

who has chosen the theme of

Monochrome

We are sponsored by the fabulous 

Paper Shelter

who generously supplied us with our images this week

I've used a beautiful pre-coloured image called Frost Girl available here.

Details:

Shape cut using Go Kreate No 360022 XXL Square Frame Frilly #2

Snowflakes cut using SB 2013 snowflake pennant

Winter - Joy Crafts Die

Tags cut using Die-Namics pierced tags die

Stardust Stickles used throughout the background as well as rhinestones

Buttons - old stash from StampinUp

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Snowflakes Promise Challenge #15

2 Crafty Girls Challenge #11

Cute Card Thursday #410 

Sassy Studio Challenge 318   (2nd entry)

Thank you for stopping by today,

hugs,

Pastels at Winter Wonderland ~~

Hi everyone,

I hope you've had a good week and perhaps have something fun planned for the weekend.

One of our granddaughters is being confirmed tonight so we are excited

to see her and celebrate with the family.

Today starts a new challenge at

Winter Wonderland

and the theme chosen by our lovely host Lena is "Pastel Colours"

Although this is a Christmas Challenge we accept entries other than Christmas

for the month of Jan. & Feb.

I coloured with copics a very sweet digi from our sponsor this week Di's Digi Stamps, 

 that I was fortunate to win last year.  This cutie is called Carnation Penny and is available here.

Details:

Card shape cut using SB Grand Calibur Scallop Squares

Flower cut using SB Rose Creations

Sentiment is LOTV Girlie Banners

Lace and silk ribbon from my stash

Doily - Cheery Lynn

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafty Girls Creations Challenge #13

Crafty Ribbons Challenge#142

Sassy Studio Designs # 318  

Thank you so much for stopping by today and stay tuned for my

next post for the Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge.

hugs,

 

Pink Christmas.....

Hi everyone,

It's Wednesday and that means time for a new challenge over at

Fab'n'Funky Challege #289

I have the honour of being the host this week and because it's the last Wednesday in the month the theme is my favourite....Christmas.  No moaning now...it's never too early to get a start on that list.

I've used a Spellbinder die that my best bud let me have a play with and cut it in a very soft pink.

Every year I make at least one pink Christmas card in memory of my dear Aunt

who's favourite colour was...you guess it, pink.

Another favourite was used on this card as well...the Marianne evergreen branch die

The top layers are dies included in the SB set that match Labels 17

Finished with rhinestones and silver strips.

Our sponsor this week is Craft Classes Online who are offering the lucky

winner a class of their choice

I would like to enter the following challenges:

A Snowflake Promise Challenge #15 - ATG 

Christmas Card Challenges #8

Cupcake Inspirations

 Thanks so much for stopping by today,

hugs,

Snow Adventure....

Hi everyone,

I do hope you're having a good week. 

Today starts a new challenge at

The Paper Shelter

where the theme for Challenge #232 is "Rough it up" which means distress the edges.

I've coloured with Copics one of my favourite images from TPS called

Snowboarder Girl, available here.  

Two of my granddaughters are avid boarders so this will be

perfect for one of their birthdays.

Details:

Joy Crafts circle die 6003/1002

SB 2013 Snowflake die

DP from my stash

White Frantage

Edges distressed and then white gesso added

Rhinestones from my stash as well

Silk ribbon from Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

As always there is a fabulous prize for the winner this week, especially if you

use a TPS digi in your creation.

 

I would like to enter the following challenges:

1. A Snowflake Promise #14
2. Craft Your Passion Challenge #295
3. Crafting from the Heart# 95
4. Inky Chicks Challenge #61
5. Love to Scrap Challenge #70

Thanks so much for stopping by today and we'd love it if you

played along with us this week.

hugs,

Snowman Song

Hi everyone,

I have some exciting news today.  This is my first post as a new Design Team Member of the

 Winter Wonderland Challenge

Yeah.... I'm so happy to be here.  Thank you so much for having me girls. 

Now on to this week's challenge, hosted by the lovely, super talented Eileen

who is asking that you show a lot of Glitter and Shine on your creations 

We have 2 wonderful sponsors this week, 

Crafty Sentiments Designs

 and 

 The Craft Barn

I've coloured with Copics a digi generously supplied by Crafty Sentiments Designs called

Snowman Song.

Details:

SB 2013 Snowflake Pendant die used to cut the snowflakes using mirror card

Martha Stewart Tinsel Glitter used on the hats

MS punch used for the icicles

DP - SEI Winter Song

Red rhinestones from my stash

Sentiment: - Elizabeth Crafts Merry Christmas Stand Up Helper

I would like to enter the following challenges:

ABC Christmas Challenge - A - Anything Goes

Christmas Card Challenges #6 - Anything Goes

Crafty Sentiments Designs - Baby It's Cold Outside

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge #63 - Use Designer Paper

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you get a chance to play along

with us this week, we'd love to see you there.

hugs,

Challenge #287 @ Fab'n'Funky

Hi everyone,

Hope all is well. Old man winter still has a hold on us here with lake effect snow

making travel very slow.  Great time to hunker down and craft!

Today starts a new challenge at

Fab'n'Funky Challenge #287

where our lovely, talented Julieanne has chosen the theme

For A Child

We are sponsored by the fabulous Inky Impressions 

who generously supplied us with or digis today.

I've used a sweet digi called "Kitty with a Bow" available here in the shop.

Details:

I used Faber-Castell Polychromo pencils to colour this cutie.

Lovin my new die - SB Victorian Die on each corner

Sentiment is LOTV

Circle is Joy Crafts 6003/1002

Ribbon flowers from my stash

I would like to enter the following challenges:

Crafting from the Heart Challenge #94

Craft your Passion Challenge #294

Inky Impressions Challenge #281 - All Things New (SB Die)

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #6

Our Crafty Corner Challenge #5

Thanks for stopping by.  Hope to see you playing along with us this week.

hugs,